There were no apologies for absence.

Members of the Cabinet are invited to identify any disclosable pecuniary, other pecuniary or non pecuniary interests relevant to items on the agenda.

Councillor Ahmet Oykener (Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Regeneration) declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report No.20 – The Care Act 2014 (Minute No.10 below refers) due to his employment within the care industry.

Councillor Andrew Stafford (Cabinet Member for Finance) declared a non- pecuniary interest in Report Nos. 25 and 27 – Lee Valley Heat Network – Business Plan (Minute Nos. 14 and 22 below refer) in his capacity as the Council’s nominated representative on the North London Waste Authority and as the Council’s nominated representative on the Board of the Lee Valley Heat Network Ltd.

The Chairman will consider the admission of any reports (listed on the agenda but circulated late) which have not been circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution and the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information and Meetings) (England) Regulations 2012.

Note: The above requirements state that agendas and reports should be circulated at least 5 clear working days in advance of meetings.

NOTED, that the reports listed on the agenda had been circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution and the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information and Meetings) (England) Regulations 2012. These requirements state that agendas and reports should be circulated at least 5 clear working days in advance of meetings.

To consider any requests for deputations which are received for presentation to this Cabinet meeting.

Councillor Doug Taylor (Leader of the Council) welcomed the deputation to the meeting and invited the spokesperson, Mrs Gonul Daniels, to present the deputation to Cabinet on behalf of the South West Enfield Action Team (SWEAT).

Councillor Ertan Hurer had sponsored the deputation. The deputation comprised Gonul Daniels (spokesperson), Nicola Stapleton, Maria Licheri Alexandrou and Rudi Ramdarshan.

Mrs Daniels presented a detailed deputation to Cabinet supported by hand-outs provided to Members and a map of the area in question displayed at the meeting. SWEAT was campaigning for increased school provision for areas where families could not get their children into their local school, in particular in the Fox Lane area and next to the Barnet border.

The Group had been disappointed that the free school application made by Ashmole Academy had been unsuccessful. Mrs Daniels highlighted sections of two Cabinet reports as presented to Cabinet on 19 June 2013 and to Cabinet this evening (as set out in the hand-outs provided at the meeting). The level of surplus capacity proposed for September 2015 was also questioned and specific concerns expressed.

SWEAT was continuing to campaign for a 2 form entry school in the Fox Lane and Barnet borders area. The Group also sought the Council’s support for Ashmole Academy in its application with the Education Funding Agency. The motion discussed at the recent Council meeting had been acknowledged.

Councillor Taylor thanked Mrs Daniels for her comprehensive deputation and sought questions from Cabinet Members. The following issues arose:

1.               Councillor Sitkin asked for SWEAT’s views on the proposed provision of a 2 form entry school at Grovelands. SWEAT responded that they supported the proposal.

2.               Councillor McGowan sought clarification from officers on the projections for satisfying school places in the Borough. Andrew Fraser, Director of Schools and Children’s Services, confirmed that 4410 additional primary school places had been provided since 2010. An annual report was presented to Cabinet and pupil projection figures were reviewed annually. A number of factors were taken into consideration. It was noted that the projected demand for the south west area was less than previously projected for September 2014.

3.               Councillor Taylor asked Andrew Fraser to confirm why it was important not to overprovide on school place provision. It was noted that overprovision was not an effective use of public money and would have negative effects on school budgets.

4.               In response to a question raised by Councillor Charalambous, Mrs Daniels advised that Ashmole Academy was likely to make a re-application in October 2014 with an opening target date of 2016.

5.               Councillor Taylor noted the differences which had been highlighted in the previous Cabinet report and the report being presented to Cabinet this evening. Andrew Fraser explained the differences in projected demand in the area in question and that this was because of the annual release of population statistics from the Greater London Authority. He added that the Council was only able to provide for the needs identified.

Councillor Taylor thanked the deputation for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

To agree that the following reports be referred to full Council:

1.         Report No.15 – Strategy and Approach to Delivering Pupil Places (for the implications to the capital programme)

2.         Report Nos. 25 and 27 – Lee Valley Heat Network Business Plan (for the implications to the capital programme)

AGREED that the following items be referred to the Council:

1.     Report No.15 – Strategy and Approach to Delivering Pupil Places (for the implications to the capital programme)

2.     Report Nos. 25 and 27 – Lee Valley Heat Network Business Plan (for the implications to the capital programme)

3.     Report No.20 – The Care Act 2014 – for noting only.

A report from the Director of Schools and Children’s Services and Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This sets the scene for the new administration’s approach to the provision of school places for Enfield residents and updates the strategy for the provision of places. (Key decision – reference number 3943)

(Report No.15)

(8.25 – 8.30 pm)

Councillor Ayfer Orhan (Cabinet Member for Education, Children’s Services and Protection) introduced the report of the Director of Schools and Children’s Services and Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.15) setting out the Council’s approach to the provision of school places for Enfield residents and updating the strategy for the provision of places.

NOTED

1.               Councillor Orhan thanked the deputation (detailed in Minute No.4 above) and noted that previous discussions had also taken place with SWEAT. The concerns which had been raised were recognised together with the impact of the unsuccessful free school application by Ashmole Academy.

2.               Councillor Orhan stated that the Council did not have any control over free schools or academies or for schools that were not within the Borough. The Council’s responsibility was for the provision of sufficient school places within the Borough, an additional 4410 places had been provided. The reports presented to Cabinet provided flexibility to take account of subsequent changes which arose and regular reviews took place.

3.               Andrew Fraser, Director of Schools and Children’s Services, summarised the content of the report.  The GLA projections were released and reviewed annually and the need for extra secondary, primary and special school places determined. The Borough was divided into pupil place planning areas for this purpose; Edmonton County School was in the south west pupil place planning area. In total an additional 9 forms of entry were required by September 2018, with 7 of those needing to be delivered by the Council, as set out in the report.

4.               Members’ attention was drawn to a number of sections in the report including 1.8 – the reallocation of capital funding; 3.4 – the phase two schemes that were either being delivered or subject to feasibility work; 4.2 – the GLA school roll projections. There was less identified immediate pressure in the south west of the Borough for September 2014. The table set out in section 4.8 of the report outlined the need for primary school places for September 2015 and beyond but this was subject to annual review of the GLA projections. The table detailed in section 4.9 of the report listed the options for meeting the demand for primary school reception classes and places from September 2015.

5.               That additional secondary school places would be required from September 2018. There were also identified challenges to be met in special school provision.

6.               That the proposals contained within the report were borough-wide and included primary, secondary and special school provision. The significant capital expenditure requirement, set out in the report, was noted.

7.               Councillor Taylor concluded, in response to points raised in the deputation, the short and longer-term proposals for the south west of the Borough as detailed in the report.

Alternative Options Considered: Enfield Council had a statutory responsibility to provide the necessary school places. The School Expansion Programme created a mechanism to assist with the delivery of extra capacity required. Failure to provide enough school places was not an option. The following proposals  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This sets out the overall Council General Fund and Housing Revenue Account outturn position for 2013/14 and provides an update on the 2015/16 budget. (Key decision – reference number 3946)

(Report No.16)

(8.30 – 8.35 pm)

Councillor Andrew Stafford (Cabinet Member for Finance) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.16) setting out the overall Council General Fund and Housing Revenue Account outturn position for 2013/14 and providing an update on the 2015/16 budget including an assessment of the financial outlook as well as the work being undertaken to address the budget gap in 2015/16 and future years.

NOTED

1.               That the final outturn position for 2013/14 was one of a level spend. The appendices to the report set out the revenue outturn position of each department together with the project carry forward requests.

2.               That the 2014/14 Medium Term Plan had identified a £65m funding gap for General Fund non-school services over the next three years, as detailed in the report. The Council had initiated a programme “Enfield 2017” to identify short and medium term savings to bridge the gap along with the service delivery transformation to users required in the longer term.

3.               That the level of the General Fund balances at 31 March 2014 was unchanged at £14m.

4.               The potential financial pressures and risks arising from the implementation of the Care Act 2014 as set out in section 6.3 of the report.

5.               The identified key risks detailed in section 9.3 of the report.

Alternative Options Considered: Cabinet can discuss and agree alternative uses of the 2013/14 underspend. Alternative options to the current budget process were being reviewed for presentation to Cabinet in November along with progress in balancing the 2015/16 budget. The Medium Term Financial Plan was being updated for alternative Government spending plans.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.               Noted the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) outturn for 2013/14.

2.               Agreed the project carry forwards summarised in paragraph 4.3 of the report and the reserves committed to the Council Transformation Programme (paragraph 4.5 of the report) and detailed in the service appendices.

3.               Agreed specific changes to reserves as set out in paragraph 4.6 of the report and detailed in the service appendices.

4.               Noted the latest position regarding the 2015/16 MTFS and budget outlook as reported in Section 6 of the report as well as the approach to be adopted for the budget consultation (detailed in paragraph 6.7 of the report).

Reason: To ensure that Members were aware of the outturn position for the authority including all major variances that had contributed to the outturn position. To manage the 2015/16 financial planning process with regard to continuing reductions in public spending.

(Key decision – reference number 3946)

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This informs Members of the capital investment undertaken in 2013/14, and the way in which it has been funded. (Key decision – reference number 3947)

(Report No.17)

(8.35 – 8.40 pm)

Councillor Andrew Stafford (Cabinet Member for Finance) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.17) informing Members of the capital investment undertaken in 2013/14, and the way in which it had been funded. The report also included the outturn position for the Prudential Indicators.

NOTED

1.               That in 2013/14 the Council’s capital expenditure had amounted to £108.3m compared with the latest programme of £121.2m. The resulting favourable variance of £12.9m comprised £4.6m housing projects and £8.3m of General Fund projects. This was mainly due to re-profiling of schemes where the resources would be carried forward to 2014/15.

2.               The principal achievements which had resulted from capital investment in 2013/14 as detailed in the report. A number of significant projects were highlighted to Members.

3.               The financial overview and information regarding the prudential indicators as set out in sections 5 and 6 of the report.

Alternative Options Considered: None stated.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.               Noted the achievements and improved outcomes resulting from the Council’s investments in capital projects.

2.               Agreed the funding of the Council’s capital expenditure as set out in the report.

3.               Noted the outturn for the Council’s prudential indicators.

Reason: To inform Members of the final position on capital expenditure and financing for the year.

(Key decision – reference number 3947)

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This reviews the activities of the Council’s Treasury Management function over the financial year ended 31 March 2014. (Non key)

(Report No.18)

(8.40 – 8.45 pm)

Councillor Andrew Stafford (Cabinet Member for Finance) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.18) reviewing the activities of the Council’s Treasury Management function over the financial year ended 31 March 2014.

NOTED

1.               The key points detailed in the report including:

·       Debt outstanding at year end to finance capital - £298m an increase of £4.4m from 2012/13

·       Average interest on total debt outstanding – 4.53% a reduction of 0.03% from 2012/13

·       Debt Re-scheduling – none undertaken

·       Interest earned on investments - £541k an increase of £215k from 2012/13

·       Net borrowing – reduced by £18.5m to £235.3m

Alternative Options Considered: None. This report was required to comply with the Council’s Treasury Management Policy statement, agreed by Council in February 2013.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to accept the Treasury Outturn report.  

Reason: To inform the Council of Treasury Management performance in the financial year 2013/14.

(Non key)

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This sets out the key requirements of the Care Act 2014, the potential impact on the Council and progress made locally to implement it. (Key decision – reference number 3933)

(Report No.20)

(8.45 – 8.50 pm)

Councillor Don McGowan (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.20) setting out the key requirements of the Care Act, the potential impact on the Council and progress made locally to implement it.

NOTED

1.               That from April 2015 new and considerable duties would be placed on local authorities in implementing the requirements of the Care Act 2014 as detailed in the report.

2.               The significant financial changes and implications arising from the Care Act as set out in the report. The detailed financial impact of implementing the Care Act was set out in section 7 of the report and further financial implications detailed in section 10 of the report. It was estimated that there would be a significant funding gap that local authorities would be required to meet. This would present a financial challenge for the Council.

Alternative Options Considered: It was a statutory requirement to implement the Care Act, so no alternative options had been considered in the drafting of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.               Noted that the Care Bill had received Royal Assent in May and was now an Act of Parliament.

2.               Noted that the consultation on the draft regulations and guidance for Part 1 of the Care Act had been published: and agreed the delegation of the Council’s response to the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Don McGowan.

3.               Noted the implications of the Care Act on local authorities, and agreed to approve progress made locally to prepare for the implementation (paragraph 6 of the report referred) and the funding allocations attached (paragraph 7 of the report referred).

4.               Agreed the progression to a full impact assessment and gap analysis being produced on the basis of the key milestones set out in legislation for 2015 and 2016.

5.               Noted the potential impact of the Act locally, including key financial risks.

6.               Agreed that the Council would demand that Central Government meets its promise to fully fund the cost of new burdens to local authorities even if higher than its initial estimations.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL that the report be noted.

Reason: It was a statutory duty for local authorities to implement the Care Act. It was essential that Cabinet was aware of the reforms and the implications for the Council.

(Key decision – 3933)

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care and the Director of Finance, Resource and Customer Services is attached. This proposes the setting up of a limited liability company for the purposes of developing, owning and managing property. (Key decision – reference number 3890)

(Report No.21)

(8.50 – 8.55 pm)

Councillor Ahmet Oykener (Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Regeneration) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care and Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.21) proposing that the Council establishes a local authority company to develop, own and manage a portfolio of properties to be made available for rent.

NOTED

1.               That the new build company would afford the Council the opportunity to intervene in the market and increase the supply of new housing in the Borough. The company would need to be established at this stage to allow the Small Housing Sites project to proceed to a start on site. A further report would be presented to a future meeting of the Cabinet explaining how the Council proposed to structure the company and how the new homes could be managed.

2.               That this was an innovative project. The detailed proposal was set out in section 4 of the report.

3.               The project was on track, on course and on budget with construction works anticipated to start in the autumn 2014.

Alternative Options Considered: The Council could decide not to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and hold the 57 units for private market rent in the General Fund. This was not considered a viable option as it would see the Council fall foul of legislation, Counsel’s advice against holding housing directly in the General Fund and open the possibility of private tenants acquiring a secure tenancy including any associated rights such as Right to Buy.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to

1.               Use its powers to set up a limited liability company (SPV) for the purposes of developing, owning and managing property.

2.               Delegate to the Company Management Board approval via a portfolio decision to finalise the Terms of Reference and Company Memorandum and Articles of Association of the local authority company proposed and other such matters necessary to (i) incorporate and register the company and (ii) facilitate the objectives identified in the report.

3.               Note that the investment model proposed had been approved by Cabinet and Council in March/April 2014 respectively and that there were no additional costs to the Council from the approval to reallocate money from the Investment in Private Rented Sector Homes to the Small Housing Sites project. This borrowing had already been factored into the Council borrowing requirement.

4.               Note that the Council had sought independent expert legal advice/support on forming a wholly owned SPV subsidiary and on drafting an arms-length development finance facility agreement. To include memorandum and articles of association, shareholder issues and overview tax advice, and due diligence on development and construction arrangements, full suite of development covenants and formation and administration of conditions precedent respectively.

5.               Note that the Council was proposing to add the redevelopment of the Ordnance Road site to the Small Housing Sites (Phase 1) project and to bring forward a Small Housing Sites Phase 2 (project), along the same principals as Small Sites (Phase 1). Both proposals  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This outlines proposals to progress the plans to re-integrate Enfield Homes back into the Council. (Key decision – reference number 3911)

(Report No.22)

(8.55 – 9.00 pm)

Councillor Ahmet Oykener (Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Regeneration) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.22) outlining the progress made with the ALMO re-integration.

NOTED

1.               That Enfield Homes had been established as an Arms Length Management Organisation in 2008. The Management Agreement had expired in 2012 but this had been extended to March 2015 (or the cessation/significant reduction of external Decent Homes funding, whichever was the sooner), as set out in full in the report.

2.               That in line with previous decisions it was now formally proposed that Enfield Homes be reintegrated back into the Council. This would provide an opportunity to deliver efficiencies and streamline functions across the Council in the delivery of both housing and back office services. The financial implications were as detailed in section 6 of the report, with significant savings identified.

3.               That in considering the options for future processes, structures and delivery models a number of principles would be applied as set out in section 3.13 of the report.

4.               Councillor Charalambous advised that Hackney Council had recently made a similar decision with reintegration proposed for 2016.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED the following alternative options which had been considered:

1.     The housing management and maintenance services for tenants and leaseholders occupying Council stock could continue to be provided by Enfield Homes as an Arms Length Management Organisation through a new Management Agreement. As the Decent Homes Programme funding was expected to cease in March 2015, there was a financial dis-benefit to retaining an Arms Length Management Organisation, as reintegration offered greater opportunities to streamline ways of working and deliver efficiencies across the wider housing service and Council. This would enable resources to be re-prioritised to improve the service provided to tenants and leaseholders.

2.     A new Management Agreement that incorporated additional Council services or shared services with neighbouring boroughs could be issued. This was considered as part of the 2012 Housing Management Review and was not deemed a viable option and as a result was discounted. The Council’s transformation programme, Enfield 2017, was seeking to streamline Council functions so the incorporation of additional services into the ALMO would compromise the wider Council transformation and reintegration offered the opportunity to deliver streamlined, holistic services to local residents.

3.     The housing stock could be transferred to an independent registered provider or a partial transfer to facilitate estate regeneration. This had been considered as part of the Housing Management Review and discounted due to a risk of losing focus on the day-to-day management and maintenance in preparing for a potential transfer, which would require extensive approvals and tenant consultation. Additionally, the review had found that this option was not favoured by local residents.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.               Noted the earlier decision by Cabinet in 2012 (Key decision 3531) approved by Council, regarding the extension of the Management Agreement until March 2015 with a number of recommendations to ensure a smooth transition back to the Council, subject to a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This sets out proposals for progressing the re-provision project of a dual registered care home. (Report No.26, agenda part two also refers)  (Key decision – reference number 3963)

(Report No.24)

(9.00 – 9.05 pm)

Councillor Don McGowan (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.24) outlining progress with the re-provision project.

NOTED

1.               That Report No.26 also referred as detailed in Minute No.21 below.

2.               The progress that had been made to date, Councillor McGowan expressed his thanks and appreciation to the officers who had been involved in the project.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED the alternative options which had been considered as set out in full in section 4 of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed

1.               To note the content of the report.

2.               To appoint the preferred contractor at a contract sum as detailed in the accompanying part 2 report (Minute No.21 below refers), following a procurement process undertaken utilising the iESE framework to undertake:

·       Pre-construction stage of the new re-provision project residential nursing and care home and, subject to satisfactorily undertaking this work, to

·       Construction of the new care home facility.

Reason: To facilitate the continuation of the programme to construct a new care facility through providing authorisation to appoint a contractor to undertake pre-construction services, and in due course, subject to satisfactory conclusion of that stage, the construction of the building.

(Key decision – reference number 3963)

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This seeks approval of the Lee Valley Heat Network Business Plan and Summary programme. (Report No.27, agenda part two also refers) (Key decision – reference number 3706)

Note: The appendices referred to in the report have been circulated and are available on the Council’s website as a separate reference pack.

(Report No.25)

(9.05 – 9.10 pm)

Councillor Alan Sitkin (Cabinet Member for Economic Development) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.25) setting out the progress and development of the Lee Valley Heat Network Business Plan noting the positive coverage on ITV London News on Monday 21 July.

NOTED

1.               That Report No.27 also referred as detailed in Minute No.22 below.

2.               That Members’ attention was drawn to the executive summary and recommendations detailed in the report. Councillor Sitkin outlined the project to members and highlighted the Council’s major policy objectives that would be met including environmental and regeneration activities. The links to the Meridian Water development were highlighted. This was a complex project that would present opportunities and risks to the Council as set out in the report.

3.               Councillor Taylor stated that this was one of the most important Cabinet decisions of the last four and a half years, with the opportunity to create a legacy that lasts for decades. It is a significant decision for the Cabinet as a major infrastructure project with huge potential for the Borough. It had the potential to protect and encourage the long-term viability of businesses within the Lee Valley.

4.               Members welcomed the project and noted that the potential risks were outweighed by the benefits to the Borough. This was an innovative and complex project which would for the first time provide local communities and businesses with low carbon energy from local heat sources. The potential to create a significant number of new jobs for the Borough’s residents was also noted.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED that alternative options which had been considered as detailed in section 4 of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed

1.               To approve the Phase 1 Business Plan and Summary Programme for Tranche 1 (Ladderswood, Alma Road and New Avenue Satellite Schemes) and Tranche 2 (Meridian Water Phase, as the first stage of the strategic heat network).

2.               To approve, for recommendation to Council an addition to the Capital Programme, capital funding of £1.285m to fund development costs through to financial close in September 2015.

Noted that:

2.1     The Summary Programme showed financial close in September 2015, in order to supply heat to the first phases of homes at Meridian Water.

2.2     £1.285m was the Council’s total “at risk” investment at this stage.

2.3     The Council had recently submitted an application for match-funding to the Department for Energy and Climate Change’s Heat Network Delivery Unit (HNDU), to recover as much as possible of these development costs. HNDU grant funding could meet up to 67% of the estimated eligible external costs of heat mapping, energy master planning, feasibility studies and detailed project development work such as technical design, financial modelling, exploration of commercial models and contracts. Local authorities were required to secure the remaining proportion of match funding which could not be provided “in-kind”, such as staff time, office space and catering. A funding decision was expected around August 2014.

3.               To approve the estimated £85k revenue cost related  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

To note that no items have been received for consideration at this meeting.

NOTED that no items had been received for consideration at this meeting.

Attached for information is a provisional list of items scheduled for future Cabinet meetings.

NOTED the provisional list of items scheduled for future Cabinet meetings.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on Wednesday 25 June 2014.

AGREED that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on 25 June 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

There are no written updates to be received.

NOTED that there were no written updates to be received at this meeting.

To agree that an additional Cabinet meeting be scheduled to take place in August 2014 and to confirm the date of that meeting.

To note that the following meeting of the Cabinet is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 8.15pm.

AGREED that an additional meeting of the Cabinet be scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12 August 2014 at 7.45pm.

NOTED that the following meeting of the Cabinet was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 8.15pm.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting for any items of business listed on part 2 of the agenda on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in those paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

(Members are asked to refer to the part 2 agenda).

RESOLVED in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the items of business listed on part 2 of the agenda on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of confidential information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the act (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This should be read in conjunction with Report No.24, agenda part one refers. (Key decision – reference number 3963)

(Report No.26)

(9.20 – 9.25 pm)

Councillor Don McGowan (Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.26).

NOTED, that Report No.24 also referred as detailed in Minute No.13 above.

Alternative Options Considered: As detailed in Report No.24 set out in Minute No.13 above.

DECISION: The Cabinet noted the content of the report and agreed to appoint the preferred contractor, as detailed in the report, at a contract sum, as detailed in the report, following a procurement process undertaken utilising the iESE framework to undertake:

1.               Pre-construction stage of the new Re-provision Project residential nursing and care home and, subject to satisfactory undertaking this work, to

2.               Undertake construction of the new care home facility.

Reason: As detailed in Report No.24 set out in Minute No.13 above.

(Key decision – reference number 3963)

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This should be read in conjunction with Report No.25, agenda part one refers. (Key decision – reference number 3706)

Note: The appendices referred to in the report are available on the Council’s website as a separate reference pack (under restricted access).

(Report No.27)

(9.25 – 9.30 pm)

Councillor Alan Sitkin (Cabinet Member for Economic Development) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.27) accompanying the part one report for the Lee Valley Heat Network Business Plan.

NOTED

1.               That Report No.25 also referred as detailed in Minute No.14 above.

2.               That a number of appendices to the report had been circulated to Members under separate cover. Members noted and discussed the detail of the complex project as set out in the report and appendices.

3.               Members’ attention was drawn to the recommendations detailed in Report No.27.

4.               That Councillor Stafford had declared a non-pecuniary interest in his capacity as the Council’s nominated representative on the North London Waste Authority and as the Council’s nominated representative on the Board of the Lee Valley Heat Network Ltd. (Minute No.2 above refers).

5.               That a detailed discussion took place on the implementation of the project and the implications for the Borough.

6.               The estimated funding breakdown as set out in the report.

7.               Members discussed the proposed structure of the Council owned company and its management. The Executive Board would include three Cabinet Members. Members stated their view that priority should be given to creating jobs for local people.

Alternative Options Considered: As set out in Report No.25 detailed in Minute No.14 above.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to:

1.               Approve (as also referred to in the part one report) the Phase 1 Business Plan and Summary Programme for Tranche 1 (Ladderswood, Alma Road and New Avenue Satellite Schemes) and Tranche 2 (Meridian Water Phase, as the first stage of the strategic heat network).

2.               Authorise the Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services, and, in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Development, to commence negotiations as detailed in recommendation 2.11 of the report and in accordance with the Red Line Boundary Map shown in Appendix 6 to the report.

3.               Authorise the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economic Development, to use prudential borrowing as detailed in recommendation 2.12 of the report (as referred to in decision 9 of the part one report).

4.               Authorise the Director of Regeneration and Environment, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for  Economic Development, to prepare the requirements as set out in recommendation 2.13 of the report.

Reason: As set out in Report No.25 detailed in Minute No.14 above.

(Key decision – reference number 3706)